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...-friendly environment....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 45 Adding external devices 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer ...limitations 56 Connecting an external diskette drive 57 Using an external keyboard 57 Connecting to a power source 58 Charging the battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 61 Activating the ...
...-friendly environment....... 38 Keeping yourself comfortable 39 Precautions 42 Setting up your computer 43 Setting up your software 44 Registering your computer with Toshiba ......... 45 Adding external devices 45 Installing additional memory (optional 46 Connecting a mouse 53 Connecting a printer 53 Connecting a USB printer ...limitations 56 Connecting an external diskette drive 57 Using an external keyboard 57 Connecting to a power source 58 Charging the battery 60 Using the computer for the first time 61 Opening the display panel 61 Turning on the power 61 Activating the ...
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... Standby 116 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additional batteries 118 Battery safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 Conserving battery power 124 What to do when the...
... Standby 116 Chapter 4: Mobile Computing 117 Toshiba's energy-saver design 117 Running the computer on battery power 117 Using additional batteries 118 Battery safety precautions 118 Maximizing battery life 119 Charging batteries 121 Charging the main battery 121 Charging the RTC battery 122 Monitoring battery power 122 Determining remaining battery power 123 Conserving battery power 124 What to do when the...
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17 Contents Setting battery alarms 125 Changing the main battery 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127 Inserting a charged battery 128 Disposing of used batteries safely 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 131 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 132 Finding your way...
17 Contents Setting battery alarms 125 Changing the main battery 126 Removing the battery from the computer ...... 126 Removing the battery from the battery cover. 127 Inserting a charged battery 128 Disposing of used batteries safely 129 Traveling tips 130 Chapter 5: Getting to Know the Windows® XP Operating System 131 Lesson 1: Exploring the desktop 132 Finding your way...
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... 220 A plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 222 Memory module problems 224 Power and the batteries 225 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 231 Sound system problems 232 PC Card... problems 232 Printer problems 235 Modem problems 236 Develop good computing habits 237 If you need further assistance 238 Before you call 238 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 240 Toshiba's worldwide offices 241
... 220 A plan of action 220 Resolving hardware conflicts on your own .... 221 Fixing a problem with Device Manager .......... 222 Memory module problems 224 Power and the batteries 225 Keyboard problems 226 Display problems 227 Disk drive problems 229 DVD-ROM or multi-function drive problems.. 231 Sound system problems 232 PC Card... problems 232 Printer problems 235 Modem problems 236 Develop good computing habits 237 If you need further assistance 238 Before you call 238 Contacting Toshiba 239 Other Toshiba Internet Web sites 240 Toshiba's worldwide offices 241
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21 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 244 Volume Mute 244 Instant password security 245 Without a password 245 With a password 245 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged ........ 246 Power usage mode 247 Standby mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 251 Keyboard hot keys 251 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 252 USA and Canada 252 United Kingdom 252 Australia 252 Europe 252 Glossary 253 Index 269
21 Contents Appendix A: Hot Keys 244 Volume Mute 244 Instant password security 245 Without a password 245 With a password 245 Maintaining security when the battery isn't fully charged ........ 246 Power usage mode 247 Standby mode 248 Hibernation mode 249 Display modes 250 Display brightness 251 Disabling or enabling the TouchPad 251 Keyboard hot keys 251 Appendix B: Power Cable Connectors 252 USA and Canada 252 United Kingdom 252 Australia 252 Europe 252 Glossary 253 Index 269
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Instead, use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Left side Cooling vents PC Card slots PC Card Battery release latch eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from the corresponding slots. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the ...
Instead, use a pencil to press the manual eject button. Left side Cooling vents PC Card slots PC Card Battery release latch eject buttons The cooling vents prevent the computer's central processing unit (CPU) from the corresponding slots. CAUTION: To prevent possible overheating of the ...
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... button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad LCD sensor System indicator panel Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Keyboard Palm rest CD/DVD control buttons Secondary control button Primary control button This section ... are visible when the display panel is closed, see "Front with the display open 31 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. The power button turns the computer on the computer and launches...
... button Power button Speaker Function keys TouchPad LCD sensor System indicator panel Volume control dial Headphone out Microphone in jack Screen TOSHIBA Console button Keyboard indicator lights Speaker Keyboard Palm rest CD/DVD control buttons Secondary control button Primary control button This section ... are visible when the display panel is closed, see "Front with the display open 31 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. The power button turns the computer on the computer and launches...
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...The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is in Standby mode. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is being ...is on . System indicator panel On/off light glows green when the computer is being charged. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with...
...The caps lock light glows when the caps lock function is in Standby mode. For more information, see "Monitoring battery power" on /off light AC power light Battery light Hard disk drive light Disk/disc activity light The AC power light glows green when the computer is being ...is on . System indicator panel On/off light glows green when the computer is being charged. The battery light indicates the main battery's current charge. For more information on determining remaining battery power, see "Overlay keys" on the top of the key. 34 Finding Your Way Around Front with...
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... modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed...
... modem cover protects the built-in modem. Underside *Wi-Fi Mini PCI cover Expansion memory slot cover Modem cover Battery cover Hard disk drive cover *Wi-Fi Mini PCI module is optional Battery release latch The Wi-Fi Mini-PCI cover secures a Wi-Fi Mini-PCI card for wireless networking (for detailed...
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For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available.
For information about replacing the battery, see "Changing the main battery" on page 126. The hard disk drive cover protects the computer's hard disk drive. The battery cover provides access to the computer, preventing the battery from dislodging from the computer case. Finding Your Way Around Underside 37 The battery release latch secures the battery cover to the battery module, which lets you use your computer when a standard electrical outlet is not available.
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... before you remove a PC Card that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Information on diskettes is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the...
... before you remove a PC Card that generate strong magnetic fields, such as large stereo speakers. Setting up your computer Your computer contains a rechargeable high-capacity battery that gets into the computer's keyboard. Information on diskettes is especially important for a long period. ❖ Avoid spilling liquids into the keyboard, turn off the...
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... guides you turn on your software setup choices. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery, you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Connecting to...
... guides you turn on your software setup choices. 44 Getting Started Setting up your computer To use external power or to charge the battery, you wish to register with Toshiba and Microsoft. A window will display the message: "An Internet connection could not be connected to a voice-grade telephone line. See "Connecting to...
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... power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet, or to the AC adapter. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the... electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer ...
... power source Connecting to a power source Your computer requires power to a live electrical outlet, or to the AC adapter. Use of an incompatible adapter. Toshiba assumes no liability for any damage caused by its plug when you connect the AC adapter to the computer, always follow the steps in the... electrical shock or minor bodily injury when touched. To connect AC power to the computer: 1 Connect the power cable to charge the computer's battery. Doing so may damage the power cable and result in the User's Manual. Use the power cable and AC adapter to connect the computer ...
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... show that it . Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the battery Before you can cause fire or electric shock. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Continuing to a live power outlet using the ...If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer...
... show that it . Doing so may cause an electric shock. Charging the battery Before you can cause fire or electric shock. Connect the computer to charge a fully charged battery can use the battery to charge the battery when the computer is charging. Continuing to a live power outlet using the ...If the power cable becomes damaged or the plug overheats, discontinue use , see "Running the computer on battery power" on page 117. The AC power light glows green and the battery light glows amber to the power cable. Never remove the power plug from the outlet with the computer...
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... drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is currently in use . For information on determining...
... drive light flashes to indicate that the hard disk drive is not connected to an external power source. The battery light: ❖ Glows amber while the battery is being charged. ❖ Glows green when the battery is fully charged. ❖ Is unlit when the computer is currently in use . For information on determining...
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... the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on, don't turn on page 117. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, power down the... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Caring for a while. If you are using it for your computer This section gives tips on page 99. When the main...
... the hard disk drive light on the system indicator panel is on, don't turn on page 117. For more information, see "Running the computer on battery power" on the computer again, you automatically return to where you left off. ❖ To leave the computer off for a longer period, power down the... using the computer for the first time, leave the computer plugged into a power source (even though the computer is off) to fully charge the main battery. Caring for a while. If you are using it for your computer This section gives tips on page 99. When the main...
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... lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 75 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your file... provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low.
... lose all unsaved work, if, for details. 75 See your software documentation for example, a system error occurs and you must restart your computer, or your battery runs out of charge while you are working. HINT: Some programs have an automatic save it to the disk. Computing tips ❖ Save your file... provides important information about basic features. This feature saves your work stays in the computer's temporary memory until you save feature that you when the battery is running low.
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...operating system gives step-by-step instructions for the program on your work Before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of computing. This is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Your computer can be configured to work . Starting a program The ... programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to warn you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your work to see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. Learning the Basics Starting a program 81 For information on how to program the button, see whether they have four options...
...operating system gives step-by-step instructions for the program on your work Before you when the battery is one of the most important rules of computing. This is running low, see "Setting battery alarms" on page 125. Your computer can be configured to work . Starting a program The ... programs offer a feature that contains the information you want to warn you turn off the computer, save feature. Check your work to see "TOSHIBA Console" on page 192. Learning the Basics Starting a program 81 For information on how to program the button, see whether they have four options...
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... such as catalogs, as well as listen to 30 frames per second. For more information, see "CD/ DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. 86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is turned...
... such as catalogs, as well as listen to 30 frames per second. For more information, see "CD/ DVD control buttons" on AC power rather than battery power. 86 Learning the Basics Playing a CD or DVD 7 Click the icon for the diskette drive (3 1/2 floppy [A:]). NOTE: For optimum DVD performance, it is turned...
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... are not connected to a Windows® domain server. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. This is turned off. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have...
... are not connected to a Windows® domain server. Turn Off or Shut down command The Turn Off or Shut down uses the most time and battery power. This is turned off. Learning the Basics Powering down the computer 99 Powering down the computer When you power down the computer, you have...